Rhode Island plumbing continuing education requirements

All 2 Rhode Island plumbing license types we track need continuing education: 7 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Rhode Island Plumbing renewal guide

7 hours of CE

Applies to the Contract Master (Plumbing)

CE hours: 7 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday in odd- or even-numbered years according to the licensee's year of birth. Renew on or before the expiration date.
License level: State license
Board: RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

The 7-hour continuing education rule is written for master and journeyperson plumbers; DLT has not separately addressed Contract Master holders, so plan for 7 hours per 2-year cycle (enforced from January 2027).

Renew on the official site 401-462-8580 option 4

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7 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Plumber

CE hours: 7 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday: holders born in an odd-numbered year expire in odd-numbered years, holders born in an even-numbered year expire in even-numbered years. Renew on or before the expiration date.
License level: State license
Board: RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

7 hours of Board-approved continuing education with an approved provider every 2-year license cycle (RIGL 5-20-23(f); rule 260-RICR-30-15-9).

Proof and reporting

Keep certificates for 2 renewal cycles (4 years).

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

Exempt if years licensed as a master or journeyperson plumber plus age equals at least 80, or if the licensee is an approved CE instructor for that cycle.
Waivers for good cause must be requested in writing before the cycle ends.

Other details

DLT states the requirement is enforced beginning January 2027.

Renew on the official site 401-462-8580 option 4

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How CE fits into the Rhode Island renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Rhode Island Plumbing renewal guide.

Rhode Island Plumbing CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Rhode Island plumbing license need?

Contract Master (Plumbing): 7 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Master Plumber: 7 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection) before you rely on it.

What does Rhode Island plumbing continuing education have to cover?

For the Contract Master (Plumbing): The 7-hour continuing education rule is written for master and journeyperson plumbers; DLT has not separately addressed Contract Master holders, so plan for 7 hours per 2-year cycle (enforced from January 2027). Check with RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection) before you rely on it.

When do Rhode Island plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Contract Master (Plumbing): Contract Master (Plumbing): Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday in odd- or even-numbered years according to the licensee's year of birth. Renew on or before the expiration date. Check with RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection) before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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